Comparison

Syntax Workout vs Discrete Trial

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Syntax Workout

This app helps children practice English grammar through a fun bowling game. It targets various grammatical constructs with a built-in reward system and over 1500 stimuli. Designed by a speech pathologist, it's ideal for preschool and elementary students.

Highlights
  • Grammatical construct practice
  • Bowling game theme
  • Built-in reward system
  • 1500+ stimuli
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Customizable settings
Features
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****This app provides a fun way to target many different grammatical constructs. The bowling theme is lots of fun! Every child who has tried the app has requested using it again during the next therapy session. They love the reinforcement activity! The option to target receptive/expressive syntax in one app is a huge plus as well! (Carries Speech Corner)**** ****Syntax Workout is awesome! It combines working on work structure with bowling and it is a ton of fun! My students rate this app two thumbs up. They worked hard on mastering the learning that was presented to them but LOVED the opportunity to bowl. They stayed so motivated. (Appabled)**** Syntax Workout app was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for preschool and elementary school-age children who struggle with English grammar. Syntax Workout app is another addition to the series of “Workouts” (Auditory Workout and Sentence Workout) developed by Virtual Speech Center. Children will have fun practicing numerous syntax activities thanks to the built-in reward system and game. Children are welcomed by a bowling coach, who encourages them to work hard. Children earn a bowling ball for each correct response, and when they accumulate enough balls, they are rewarded with a game. Syntax Workout includes 1500 stimuli in the following activities: -3rd-person singular -Do vs. Does -Has vs. Had -Is vs. Are -Was vs. Were -Subjective pronouns: I, you, he, she, etc. (organized into different sets) -Objective pronouns: me, you, him, her, etc. (organized into different sets) -Possessive pronouns: my, your, his, her, etc. (organized into different sets) -Absolute possessive pronouns: mine, your, his, etc. (organized into different sets) -Demonstrative pronouns: this, that, those, these (organized into different sets) Syntax Workout is easy to navigate, and users can perform the following tasks: -Enter multiple students -Change settings -Turn the audio on or off -Select auto-scoring -Select alternate counts for multiple students -Enable or disable the reward -Enable or disable randomization -Track correct and incorrect responses -E-mail results at the end of the game

About

Discrete Trial

Features
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Discrete Trial is a target library for ABA-based assessment and instruction. It includes a variety receptive and expressive language skills such as: Following Directions, Motor Imitation, Object Imitation, Imitation of Fine Motor Skills, Echoics of Sounds and Words, Tacting Objects, Tacting Actions, Object Identification, Action Identification, Intraverbals, WH-Questions, Function, Feature, Class. Each folder has per-target data collection, performance summaries, and exportable session data. Reduce the amount of material preparation you need to do. Now your materials are organized, compact, and portable with the Discrete Trial app.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Discrete Trial at every 5 days against Syntax Workout's every 3 months. Discrete Trial also leads on price ($14.99 vs $16.99). Syntax Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Syntax Workout costs $16.99 and Discrete Trial $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syntax Workout ships an update every 3 months, Discrete Trial every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Syntax Workout versus Discrete Trial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyntax WorkoutDiscrete Trial
Price$16.99$14.99 — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual Speech Center Inc.Samantha Cooper

In-app purchases

None

Syntax Workout

No in-app purchases

None

Discrete Trial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syntax Workout free?
Syntax Workout costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Discrete Trial free?
Discrete Trial costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Syntax Workout or Discrete Trial have ads?
Neither Syntax Workout nor Discrete Trial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syntax Workout or Discrete Trial?
Syntax Workout ships an update every 3 months, and Discrete Trial every 5 days. Most recently, Syntax Workout was updated on October 20, 2026 and Discrete Trial on October 25, 2026.

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